Post: Critics: Homefront not quite a home run
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03-17-2011, 04:44 AM
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Racketeer 2.0
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Critics give poor ratings to Homefront!
Homefront was supposed to be one of the top rated games of 2011, but critics beg to differ.
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Genuinely original settings are rare in video games. But THQ's Homefront -- a seemimgly generic, near-future first-person shooter -- boasts a storyline that's had many jaded gamers pricking up their ears. Set in 2027, it tells the story of an invading North Korean army sweeping its way across a greatly weakened United States, and casts the player as a soldier in the home-grown resistance movement. Pretty compelling stuff.
So it's something of a letdown that Homefront's story -- penned by celebrated screenwriter John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Conan the Barbarian, and the superficially similar Red Dawn) -- looks to be one of the most disappointing aspects of the game.
So it's something of a letdown that Homefront's story -- penned by celebrated screenwriter John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Conan the Barbarian, and the superficially similar Red Dawn) -- looks to be one of the most disappointing aspects of the game.
The bad news....
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"The characters couldn't be more stereotypical and their interactions couldn't be more cookie cutter," he writes. "If they're average Joes protecting their homeland...they obviously haven't been informed about it."
Other critics found a little more to like. Praising Homefront's realistic presentation, IGN's Colin Moriarty called the setting "unique and interesting...something totally different." But he still can't seem to get enthusiastic about the gameplay, calling it "unremarkable...it doesn't buck any trends...not a paradigm shifting product...classic shooter fare." Dammed with faint praise? Considering the story's seven chapters can "easily be completed in five hours," the game's clearly poor value for solo-focused players.
Now for the Numbers:
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Despite the mediocre ratings, Homefront is already selling briskly. THQ announced Wednesday that day one sales have exceeded 375,000 in North America alone, a number that's sure to rise as the game ships out across Europe and Asia throughout the week.
But is it really worth a buy? Homefront's average rating is currently around the 75% mark. While there's considerable variety in the bottom-line scores, however, there's an equal amount of consistency in the message. Don't buy Homefront for its short, messy single-player, but if you're looking for a new multiplayer shooter - and you're already sick of Black Ops and the other big names - it's a solid choice
IMO, Homefront was extremely hyped up, and therefore, it was sold out of stores before any of the reviews came out. This game had major potential, its such a shame that it isnt performing up to standards of other games. Be sure to stay away from this game, or you will be sorely dissapointed
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03-17-2011, 04:51 AM
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Originally posted by Racketeer
Critics give poor ratings to Homefront!
Homefront was supposed to be one of the top rated games of 2011, but critics beg to differ.
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The bad news....
Now for the Numbers:
But is it really worth a buy? Homefront's average rating is currently around the 75% mark. While there's considerable variety in the bottom-line scores, however, there's an equal amount of consistency in the message. Don't buy Homefront for its short, messy single-player, but if you're looking for a new multiplayer shooter - and you're already sick of Black Ops and the other big names - it's a solid choice
IMO, Homefront was extremely hyped up, and therefore, it was sold out of stores before any of the reviews came out. This game had major potential, its such a shame that it isnt performing up to standards of other games. Be sure to stay away from this game, or you will be sorely dissapointed
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Nice Man. Great Info. You going for News Team?
03-17-2011, 05:00 AM
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03-17-2011, 06:01 AM
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cy15
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i completely disagree with the critics i think its gr8 i have only play first 4 missions but so far i like the set up the graphics are gr8. I even like the fact they throw in like real time things. Things ive seen so far, Hooters, Nox vending machine and some other vending machine i cant remember because i was shoot some koreans at the time LOL i do recomennd atleast renting this game. So far for the online i have not yet hit
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03-17-2011, 06:14 AM
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Originally posted by cy15
i completely disagree with the critics i think its gr8 i have only play first 4 missions but so far i like the set up the graphics are gr8. I even like the fact they throw in like real time things. Things ive seen so far, Hooters, Nox vending machine and some other vending machine i cant remember because i was shoot some koreans at the time LOL i do recomennd atleast renting this game. So far for the online i have not yet hit
Thanks for the in-depth analysis man. Appreciate the input. I was wondering whether or not to go the game too. :p
03-17-2011, 06:18 AM
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cy15
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Originally posted by Alpha
Thanks for the in-depth analysis man. Appreciate the input. I was wondering whether or not to go the game too. :p
no prob anytime i get alot of games through gamefly so yeah lol i do recomend it just dont eat too much b4 playing lol,naw its not that bad just seeing a dead body ditch with a couple 6 and 7 year olds. Hey im 14 and i can stand it lol Good lUck
03-17-2011, 06:22 AM
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Originally posted by cy15
no prob anytime i get alot of games through gamefly so yeah lol i do recomend it just dont eat too much b4 playing lol,naw its not that bad just seeing a dead body ditch with a couple 6 and 7 year olds. Hey im 14 and i can stand it lol Good lUck
lol Thanks Man, Catch ya later
03-17-2011, 09:56 PM
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x2Rainbows
Haxor!
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